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Anne of Green Gables

By: L.M. Montgomery
Narrated by: Barbara Caruso
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This endearing, heartwarming book has charmed generations of children and parents since it was first published in 1908. A true literary classic, Anne of Green Gables has given the world the spunky, irrepressible little girl who Mark Twain hailed as "the most moving and delightful child of fiction since the immortal Alice." To date, more than 50 million copies of the books in the series have been sold.

On Prince Edward Island, aging siblings Mathew and Marilla Cuthbert decide to adopt a boy to help with chores around the farm. But when Mathew arrives at the train platform, the only living creature in sight, legs dangling from the piles of shingles where she sits, is a freckled, green-eyed, redheaded little girl. Mathew senses immediately that life at Green Gables is going to be very different. And how right he is. The independent and fiery girl, Anne, changes the Cuthberts' lives immeasurably, and for the better.

Originally published in 1908; (P)1989 Recorded Books, LLC Classics Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good

Editorial reviews

Narrator Barbara Caruso's engaging descriptions of Green Gables, a farm on Prince Edward Island, takes listeners there as they make the acquaintance of a special 11-year-old, Anne Shirley. Caruso also perfectly captures feisty Marilla Cuthbert and her shy brother, Matthew, who begins most of his sentences with a hesitant, old-fashioned "Well now . . ." Her best creation is Anne, who displays exuberance or the depths of despair, depending on the situation. The friends and neighbors Anne meets in her new home are realistic as they warm to her sweet nature. Listeners will enjoy meeting orphan Anne and her unlikely new family.

Critic reviews

"The sweetest creation of child life yet written." (Mark Twain)
Heartwarming Classic • Timeless Storytelling • Perfect Character Voices • Vivacious Personality • Engaging Adventures
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I'M I TALKING TOO MUCH?
Another great selection from the kids section. Anne, which should always be spelled with an E., is a very talkative, red headed eleven year old orphan. Anne thinks she is ugly and she has been told that to her face by adults, but she does not let that get her down, matter of fact, she is one of the most positive minded people you will ever meet. IF YOU CAN'T BE CHEERFUL, BE AS CHEERFUL AS YOU CAN.

YOUR BOTH QUEER ENOUGH, IF THAT'S WHAT YOU MEAN BY KINDERED SPIRTS.
Anne's adoptive mother, although she is always called by her first name, and never called mother, finds it necessary to bring the daydreaming overly dramatic Anne down to Earth. It is harder to tell who has a bigger influence on who though.

THERE IS NOTHING MORE AGGRAVATING THAN A MAN WHO WON'T TALK BACK, UNLESS IT IS A WOMAN WHO WON'T TALK BACK
The adopting father, who is also called by his first name and never dad, is the strong silent type. He is deafly scared of females, but easily falls for Anne. He was expecting a boy to help him on the farm, but Anne's honesty and wonderful outlook on life captures his soul. Without saying a word or putting down his foot, he lets his wife know, he wants Anne to stay.

I PUT MY HAND TO THE PLOW AND I AIN'T LOOKING BACK
I have had this in my library for a year and a half. I bought it in some sale. I was worried about it being a kid's book and it being so long in comparison to most kid books. Silly of me, as I always have better luck in liking the kid's books. I honestly think, a lot of them are better written, than adult books.

IT'S BEEN THE DREAM OF MY LIFE, WELL ATLEAST FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS
Caruso is excellent. I believe there are 62 different recordings of this book available. Some may be as good as this, but I can't see any of them being better.

EVERY SUCEEDING THRILL WAS THRILLER THAN THE LAST

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Where does Anne of Green Gables rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is definitely up in top. I have read a lot of Audio books. This was my grandmother's beloved book when I was a child. I still have it. What a flood of memories listening to this caused. Amazingly unexpected, like running into an old childhood friend.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Anne of course but they are all wonderful characters.

Have you listened to any of Barbara Caruso’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have not but she is wonderful.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Glorious Trip Down Memory Lane.

Any additional comments?

Read it.

Glorious Trip Down Memory Lane.

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Great to read as an adult and with young adults. Anne has a dramatic imagination and is always into into some kind of minor trouble. Marilla is stern and sensible. It is lovely to see Marilla soften as she comes to love Anne and see Anne develop into an intelligent young woman. Matthew adores Anne from the beginning. The narration is lovely. This is a world I would like to escape to.

Exceptional writing, excellent characters, wonderful stories

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I love this book so much, and the narrator is excellent. I am definitely going to only get het narration for the rest of the series.

Classic

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Barbara Caruso captures the story of Anne and her adventures perfectly, narrating with just the right voice. It's been years and years since I read this story and as a girl, but I love it as much today as I did then.

A Wonderful and Timeless Story

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As a boy I grew up with the mini series. It never particularly moved me and I was always bored.

A lifetime of video games and rock music later and I find myself pleasantly surprised and moved by the quality of the book.

Anne is lovely in her faults and eccentric joys, Mathew and Marilla are stern but kind and Rachel is significantly improved from the miniseries.

Avonlea is a beautiful, well written, enticing world that really makes me feel as though we've lost the better parts of ourselves in our effort to have more technology.

It's definitely on my list of places to visit if I could.

10/10 Would read again.

Exceptional in every way.

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I'm so glad I thought to look this book up on Audible! It was nice to listen to on my early autumn commutes (the story doesn't specifically take place only in autumn, but it still felt appropriate!). I am very particular about narrators, and I thought from the beginning that Barbara Caruso did a wonderful job. I'm happy that I'll have this in my library for future listens!

Lovely Story and Narrator

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Wonderfully poetic and full of imagery ... Definitely stepping back to a different, simpler time. I suspect more enjoyable as a "good listen" than a "good read."

Back in Time

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Delightful story, beautifully read. Characters, descriptions of nature and story line are all enjoyable and so well presented. I highly recommend this this book!

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A classic, heartwarming story for young and old, made all the more enjoyable by an outstanding narrator

Excellent narrator

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